Language Arts Teacher Jobs in Illinois

A Language Arts Teacher in secondary education is responsible for the instruction of English Literature, Reading, Writing, and other language-related topics to students from Grade 6 to 12. Their duties include preparing lesson plans, conducting classes, providing one-on-one guidance to students, grading assignments, and tests, as well as collaborating with other educators to integrate cross-curricular instruction. They are also tasked with fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment that nurtures students' language development skills, encouraging critical thinking, creativity, and promoting cultural appreciation through literature.

Important skills for a Language Arts Teacher include strong communication, patience, creativity, and organizational abilities. They should be adept at classroom management and able to accommodate diverse learning styles. Relevant certifications can include a Bachelor's degree in English or a related field, a teaching credential, and in many states, a Master's degree in Education is often preferred or required. Prior to becoming a Language Arts Teacher, a person may hold roles such as a Teacher's Assistant, a Tutor, or an English Literature Instructor at a smaller scale like a tuition center.

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Language Arts Teacher 6-8 (2025-26 School Year)

  • Rockford, IL
  • 19 hours ago
  • Rockford, IL
  • 19 hours ago

Knowledge of various instructional strategies and techniques....

Part-time English Teacher

  • Addison, IL
  • 1 day ago
  • Addison, IL
  • 1 day ago

Prepares and executes lesson plans according to course objectives. Clearly communicates the expectations for each lesson. Organizes instructional materials for each lesson....

Part-time World Language Teacher (Arabic)

  • Addison, IL
  • 1 day ago
  • Addison, IL
  • 1 day ago

Prepares and executes lesson plans according to course objectives. Clearly communicates the expectations for each lesson. Organizes instructional materials for each lesson....

Part-time World Language Teacher (Italian)

  • Addison, IL
  • 1 day ago
  • Addison, IL
  • 1 day ago

Prepares and executes lesson plans according to course objectives. Clearly communicates the expectations for each lesson. Organizes instructional materials for each lesson....

Visit School Website Zip Code 60616 The Archdiocese of Chicago Catholic schools serve more than 40,000 students in 150+ elementary and high schools in Cook and Lake counties. It is one of the...

Middle School ELA Teacher

  • Lockport, IL
  • 1 day ago
  • Lockport, IL
  • 1 day ago

Duties Teaching at appropriate levels of difficulty for 8th grade English language arts....

High School Humanities English Teacher 1.0 FTE

  • Dekalb, IL
  • 2 days ago
  • Dekalb, IL
  • 2 days ago

Salary/Benefits Anticipated Salary Range: $48,966.00-$78,810.00/yr based on education and experience. School District ILearn Link ILearn Report Card Link Illinois Report Card Job Posting Date...

High School English Teacher (9-12)

  • Lawrenceville, IL
  • 2 days ago
  • Lawrenceville, IL
  • 2 days ago

Certification: Valid state teaching certification in English Language Arts (Grades 9-12 or applicable level). Experience: Prior experience teaching English at the high school level is preferred....

English/Language Arts Teacher

  • Prophetstown, IL
  • 2 days ago
  • Prophetstown, IL
  • 2 days ago

Collaborate with colleagues to develop and implement instructional strategies....

English Language Arts/English as a Second Language Teacher - 25/26 SY

  • Algonquin, IL
  • 2 days ago
  • Algonquin, IL
  • 2 days ago

Reading training/background preferred with a strong knowledge of Response to Intervention and Common Core State Standards....

English Teacher

  • Chatham, IL
  • 2 days ago
  • Chatham, IL
  • 2 days ago

Duties Why Ball-Chatham? At Ball-Chatham, you'll work in an environment that is engaging, challenging, and personally fulfilling. You'll collaborate with a team of extraordinary educators, support...

English Teacher (0.9 FTE)

  • Highland Park, IL
  • 2 days ago
  • Highland Park, IL
  • 2 days ago

Position Type: High School Teaching/English Date Posted: 3/20/2025 Location: Deerfield High School   Additional Information: Show/Hide Position Title: English Teacher (0.9 FTE) Department:...

English Language Arts Teacher (2 Positions)

  • Decatur, IL
  • 2 days ago
  • Decatur, IL
  • 2 days ago

Position Type: High School Teaching/English Date Posted: 3/19/2025 Location: MacArthur High School Date Available: ASAP Closing Date: until filled   Additional Information: Show/Hide...

HS English Teacher

  • Decatur, IL
  • 2 days ago
  • Decatur, IL
  • 2 days ago

Position Type: High School Teaching/English Date Posted: 3/19/2025 Location: Eisenhower High School Closing Date: Until Filled   Additional Information: Show/Hide 500.033 TITLE: Certified...

Part-time World Language Teacher (German)

  • Addison, IL
  • 3 days ago
  • Addison, IL
  • 3 days ago

Prepares and executes lesson plans according to course objectives. Clearly communicates the expectations for each lesson. Organizes instructional materials for each lesson....

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Salary for Language Arts Teacher Jobs in Illinois

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireSecondaryTeachers research efforts.

Highest Education Level

Language Arts Teachers in Illinois offer the following education background
Master's Degree
46.8%
Bachelor's Degree
24.6%
Doctorate Degree
21.4%
High School or GED
2.9%
Associate's Degree
1.9%
Vocational Degree or Certification
1.7%
Some High School
0.4%
Some College
0.3%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Language Arts Teachers in Illinois
Less than 1 year
34.2%
1-2 years
26.3%
None
18.7%
2-4 years
12.7%
6-8 years
5.1%
10+ years
3.0%


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